Cathode materials with high electrochemical catalytic
activity,
stability, and durability at medium/low temperatures are still critical
challenges for the commercialization of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs).
Therefore, various surface modification techniques have been employed
to improve the performance of SOFC cathodes. Significant achievements
have been made in enhancing the cathode catalytic activity and durability
by surface modification, including solution infiltration, the atomic
layer deposition technique (ALD), and the one-pot method. Surface
modification is considered to be one of the most effective approaches
to enhance the catalytic activity and durability of the cathodes with
the advantages of low cost and time savings. This review illustrates
the fundamental principles, recent progress, advantages, disadvantages,
challenges, and prospects of these advanced surface modification technologies.
Furthermore, this article provides valuable guidance and potential
directions for these surface modification methods toward the commercialization
of SOFC technology.